R.E.M. to release deluxe 25th anniversary edition of ‘Up’

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R.E.M. is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its 11th studio album ‘Up’ with new multi-format reissues, dropping on November 10th. The set will be available as a deluxe 2 CD/Blu-ray package, 2 CD, 2 LP, and digital.

The deluxe 2 CD/Blu-ray set includes the remastered album and a never-before-released 11-track live performance from the band’s 1999 taping for the TV series Party of Five.  The Blu-ray also features Up in Hi-Res and 5.1 Surround Sound audio, performance footage, the original EPK, plus HD-restored music videos including “At My Most Beautiful,” “Daysleeper,” and “Lotus.” The three-disc set will be presented in a deluxe folio-style hardcover package with a 32-page book featuring new liner notes from journalist Josh Modell, and new interviews with the band.  A limited edition green marble vinyl will be exclusive to the REM online store.

All formats are now available for preorder.

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